January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month - Take Care of Your Eyes

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and what better way to raise the awareness than to read up and become more knowledgeable on the matter. This is a newsletter for everyone young and old- because glaucoma doesn't discriminate- everyone can be at risk. As the second leading cause in blindness it's important to read up and know the signs. It is estimated that over 2.2 million American have glaucoma but only half of them know they actually have it.

Hungry Eyes

Most of us expect-and accept-the slow deterioration of our eyesight as an inevitable part of aging. But is it? A wealth of research indicates that protecting our baby blues (or browns or greens) could be as simple as eating the right foods or choosing targeted supplements. In fact, eye health issues such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma are really dependent on two things: heredity and nutrition. Learn more in this informational article.

There is more to know than about eye disease than just glaucoma. Here is an ask the doctor question that was sent into our magazine and answered by Paul S. Anderson, ND. He answers a question about iritis and about the difference between 'pink eye' and 'red eye.' Read more about these two interesting ATD’s here!

Sweet Potato, Carrot and Onion Dip

Foods, such as sweet potatoes and carrots, that are rich in beta carotene are excellent foods to strengthen your eyesight. With that said, this is an excellent recipe for a dip that uses BOTH ingredients and is a tasty treat! Enjoy! Read more here.